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04-07-2021, 08:11 AM
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Mouldy Petunias.

We have had a lot of rain here in Hampshire since June.

My poor petunias are suffering....going mouldy...I’ve had this problem before, they were completely wiped out one year with mould.

Not much I can do is there?

I can’t control the weather..I just can’t believe how much rain we have had since June.

Rained heavily overnight, breaking a lot of their stems.
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04-07-2021, 09:02 AM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Our's Pauline are suffering. The season for them has changed. The leaves are withering and no new buds are appearing on some of them. Hot then chilly wet wet wet than dry. Can only think the weather is the cause, also.
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04-07-2021, 09:08 AM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Hi Pauline are your petunias in pots..
you could try moving the pots and thinning out the plants to increase air circulation.
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04-07-2021, 09:17 AM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Originally Posted by Meg ->
Hi Pauline are your petunias in pots..
you could try moving the pots and thinning out the plants to increase air circulation.
Why didn’t I think of that.

Thank you will do....
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04-07-2021, 09:19 AM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Originally Posted by DianneWoollie ->
Our's Pauline are suffering. The season for them has changed. The leaves are withering and no new buds are appearing on some of them. Hot then chilly wet wet wet than dry. Can only think the weather is the cause, also.


Yes, indeed Dianne..good advice from Meg, I will do that today..the sun is trying to peep through.
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04-07-2021, 09:20 AM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Sorry, yes they are all in pots..and troughs.
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04-07-2021, 12:25 PM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Pauline, it sounds like what is called Powdery or Down Mildew to me.
Pansies often suffer with this too.


Strangely, it often starts when plants have been have got too dry at the roots, and as Meg said, they need air round them as well.

Here's just a short exert for you:


Powdery Mildew: Powdery mildew doesn’t need soaking wet conditions to thrive, but often appears where plants are spaced too tightly, obstructing airflow.
Look for white, powdery spots of spores that spread or cover leaves and flowers completely. Powdery mildew can be treated with neem oil, but you should also correct the conditions allowing this disease to get a foothold."


Unfortunately I have never been able to cure my Pansies and usually end up pulling them up.
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04-07-2021, 12:39 PM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Agree with Meg & Mups. They need air and good drainage. I second the thinning them out idea. You can also spray a holistic solution on then to kill any fungus. Good luck.
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07-07-2021, 12:39 AM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

been getting really toned and fit moving the petunias about this year. It's either slugs or the weather. What is up with this weather?!
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07-07-2021, 07:39 AM
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Re: Mouldy Petunias.

Originally Posted by AnnieS ->
been getting really toned and fit moving the petunias about this year. It's either slugs or the weather. What is up with this weather?!
Same here,Annie, Petunias need a lot of sunshine, most are now mouldy, I’ve cut them so the air can circulate.

They need sunshine...rain here once again....
 
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